Junior Electrical Assembler

Junior Electrical Assembler

Location :
Crawley (on-site)

Salary : £24,000–£27,000 (depending on experience)

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Crawley, supplying high-quality electrical and control solutions to customers across multiple industries. They’re now looking to bring in a Junior Electrical Assembler to support the build and wiring of electrical panels and cable assemblies, with clear long-term progression routes for someone keen to develop.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with hands-on wiring experience (or a college / apprenticeship background) who enjoys practical work, can follow drawings accurately, and wants to grow into areas such as PLC control systems or electrical design.

As a Junior Electrical Assembler, you’ll be involved in the assembly and wiring of electrical control equipment in a structured workshop environment.

• Wiring electrical panels and control cabinets to specification
• Building and terminating cable looms and harnesses
• Reading and working from electrical drawings, wiring schematics and layout diagrams
• Crimping, stripping, terminating and labelling cables to a high standard
• Supporting with basic electrical / mechanical assembly where needed
• Completing quality checks and ensuring builds meet internal standards
• Keeping a tidy, safe workspace and following workshop procedures

• Some practical experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, or loom building (industry, college, or apprenticeship)
• Ability to follow wiring drawings / schematics with good attention to detail
• Confident using hand tools and basic electrical assembly equipment
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Experience with crimping standards, ferrules, and cable management
• Familiarity with control panels, DIN rail components, relays, terminal blocks, etc.
• Electrical qualification or training (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, apprenticeship, BTEC)

Our client takes development seriously, and this role offers genuine progression for the right person, with opportunities to move into :

• PLC and controls (build / test / support)
• Commissioning or workshop test
• Electrical design office support (drawings, documentation, control system layouts)

• Competitive salary of £24k–£27,500 p.a
• Structured training and development path
• Stable, workshop-based role with varied builds
• Clear progression into higher-skilled electrical / controls positions